The all-consuming sensual delight he offers relentlessly disrupts the social order. So what a glorious anomaly we find in Mr Tickle – a breath of fresh air from the unrestrained id. A case in point might be another work, Mr Fussy, which stands out as an opportunity glaringly missed… Elsewhere, we see much exposition on the pitfalls of excess – such as in Mr Greedy and Mr Messy, for instance – but a distinct lack of discourse on personalities that are over- rather than under-regulated. “Hargreaves’ first work, and regarded by many as his masterpiece, Mr Tickle is something of a rarity amongst the Mr Men books. Next up, we have one sure to make you laugh as it’s Mr.
In a knowing nod to his source material, Hargreaves depicts Mr Happy as round – a shape he shares with the mandala.” Yet what is it that leads Mr Happy to wander away from an existence that, if truly flawless, should suffice to satisfy and sustain him? Why this need to venture deep into the mysterious unknown of the forest? To open a door in a tree-trunk and descend a staircase beneath the ground to the deepest recesses of the unconscious?…
The story starts by introducing us to the supposedly perfect life that our eponymous hero appears to live – the tranquilized bliss and counterfeit euphoria of Happyland. “In his third work, Mr Happy, Hargreaves takes us on a Jungian journey to the integrated self. Hamilton gives his thoughts as if reviewing literary classics, and certainly provides us with some very funny Amazon reviews. Let’s start with Mr Happy because I’m happy. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.Find out what Amazon reviewer, Hamilton Richardson, made of Roger Hargreaves’ excellent children’s book series, Mr Men. Please be sure to find out before ordering. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, or if you would like a more accurate shipping quote please convo me with your zip code.International Shipping:īuyers are responsible for any Customs, Duties, or Import Taxes that may apply for your country. For US orders postage is calculated based on the farthest distance from NY, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Overcharges in shipping greater than $2.00 will be refunded either through Paypal or through Etsy Direct depending on how the item was paid for. **** I Encourage Everyone to Read My Policies Before Ordering! **** Minor edge and corner wear and light soiling on the covers. See below for condition and measurements.Ĭ O N D I T I O N: It is in very good used vintage condition. It has a copyright of 1971, but it could be a reprint, not sure.
D E S C R I P T I O N: This is a wonderful vintage children's small softcover book by called "Mr Happy", by Roger Hargreaves, published by Thurman Publishing.
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